2nd Grade Writing Lesson 26: Write an Email Safely

Objective

I can write a simple email with a subject, greeting, message, closing, and my name — and follow basic email safety.

Materials

Pencil
Eraser
Ruled paper (primary lines preferred)

Mini-lesson — Emails are messages with a subject

An email is a message you send on a device. It should be short, polite, and easy to understand.

Email parts

Subject: what the email is about
Greeting: hello + the person’s name
Message: 1–3 clear sentences
Closing: polite ending
Name: your name on the next line

Safety rule

Do not share personal info (address, phone, passwords).
If you are not sure, ask an adult before sending.

Quick check: "Is my email polite, clear, and safe?"

Guided Practice — Practice email parts

Choose 3 sentences from the Trace menu and copy them neatly on paper. Then use the Tracing Pad to practice words, sentences, and marks.

Tracing Pad

Lines Trace

Pen

Drag & Drop — Build a safe email

Build each line. Keep it polite and safe.

Fieldtrip:Subject

LeeHiMs.,

youhelp?meCan

oneworksheet.Imissed

Pleasesendittome.

adult.anaskIwill

Iwillnotsharemyaddress.

Sincerely,

Ava

Homeworkquestion:Subject

Quick Check — Email writing

Choose the best answer.

What does the subject line do?

tells your home address tells what the email is about replaces your name

Which greeting is written correctly?

Hi Ms. Lee, Hi, Ms. Lee Hi Ms. Lee.

How long should a simple email message be?

20 sentences only one word 1–3 clear sentences

Which word makes a request polite?

now please never

What should you NOT share in an email?

your address or passwords a thank you a subject line

If you are not sure about an email, what should you do?

send it fast add your phone number ask an adult first

Where does the closing belong?

at the top near the end, before your name after every sentence

Which closing is written correctly?

Sincerely, Sincerely Sincerely.

What comes right after the closing?

the subject line the greeting your name

Which subject line is best?

Hello hello hello hello Homework question My favorite pizza toppings and games

Assessment (parent/teacher)

Includes subject, greeting, message, closing, and name Uses polite words and a clear tone Uses capitals and punctuation correctly Follows safety rules (no personal info, asks an adult)

Exit ticket (student)

😀 I can write a safe email. 🙂 I can do it sometimes, but I need more practice. 😅 Email writing still feels tricky.

I will practice…

Subject lines Polite words Safety rules